The Library Board held its third special meeting in a row on the evening of July 23rd, but it wasn’t until afterwards, at the Select Board meeting across the street, that a key decision was made: to fill the vacancy on the Library Board with applicant Cori Rail.

At the Select Board meeting several residents spoke out in favor of Rail’s appointment, including newest board member Lauren Herbert. Board Chair Harley Cudney stated that he worried about partisanship but ultimately expressed approval for Rail as a candidate for the position. Following the vote spontaneous applause broke out in the meeting room. To see the entire conversation watch the fifteen minute video below.

The Library Board meeting just prior had entertained extensive debate on two main questions: whether the board could continue to operate lawfully with only four members, and whether a recommendation for a new board member should be made to the Select Board for appointment immediately or in a few weeks time when other volunteers for the position might present themselves. Both questions became a moot point with Rail’s appointment.

The Library Board meeting which took place previously will be posted here soon.